Pulaski County

VA · Pop. 127,187 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pulaski County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 127,187.

$/Acre: $3,697
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 199 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 81.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax0.04%
Combined Sales Tax5.34%
Cost of Living Index109
Median Household Income$75,721
Poverty Rate12.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,697
Median Home Price$408K
Acres for Sale4931
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season199 days
Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,134 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)354 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K216
Property Crime /100K285
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City36 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Ag EconomyModerate